Kitchen Assistant

Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group LTD; Livingston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group LTD in Livingston Village, West Lothian, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the cook and ensure hygienic, efficient operation of the kitchen. The role focuses on food preparation assistance and maintaining a clean, safe work environment within the nursing home setting.

Responsibilities include aiding residents at mealtimes when needed, adhering to cleaning schedules, and following health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist the cook in meal preparation on request
• Help residents at mealtimes if required
• Keep the kitchen clean and free of dirty utensils and dishes
• Maintain hygienic surfaces and use cleaning chemicals correctly
• Familiarize with equipment and report breaks or misuse of stock or property
• Follow health and safety policy and wear uniform and protective clothing as directed

Job description

We are currently searching for an exceptional person to join us as a Kitchen Assistant at our outstanding nursing home, Kirk Lane in Livingston Village, West Lothian. Kirk Lane was Regional Care Home of the Year - Scotland 2024 at the UK Caring awards and in 2026 has been recognised as a Top20 care home in Scotland (carehome.co.uk) Please note this post offers fantastic working hours with no late night working and alternate weekends off which allows for a more positive work/life balance than elsewhere in the hospitality sector. You will be working 4 days and 40 hours per week.

Job Purpose

To assist the cook in preparation of food stuffs

To wash, sterilise and store crockery, cutlery and other equipment in the appropriate manner

To maintain hygienic working conditions in the kitchen and surrounding areas at all times and keep free of unnecessary clutter

To adhere to the kitchen cleaning schedule

To uphold residents’ participation strategy

To treat colleagues with respect and ensure teamwork is good

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To give assistance to the cook in preparation of meals by request

To assist residents at mealtimes, if required

To keep the kitchen free of dirty utensils and dishes

To keep all surfaces in the kitchen clean and free of contamination using appropriate chemicals in correct strengths avoiding waste and misuse

To become familiar with all equipment and machinery and observe the correct use at all times

To keep all equipment and tools clean and in good working order and report any breakages

To be vigilant and report immediately any misuse of company property or stock

To read and observe all notices displayed in the work place

To become familiar with company policy and procedure regarding the work place, health and safety, annual leave, sick leave, fire regulations and drill

To wear a uniform as directed by the company

To wear protective clothing as necessary

To undertake any reasonable duties as directed by superiors to ensure the smooth, efficient running of the nursing home